Behavior Policy
Dear Parents,
I'm delighted to be your child's teacher this school year! Although returning back to school looks a little different at the moment, I still believe in keeping structure and consistency. Please take a close look at the discipline plan below. With your help and support I look forward to many exciting and rewarding experiences as the year progresses.
Explanation of Discipline Plan
It is our belief that the parents and/or guardians are the first teachers and the home is the first classroom. Professional educators build on what a child brings to school. For that reason, each success and every concern should be shared by the teacher and parent whenever possible.
Below, I have outlined our classroom expectations that will be in effect for the duration of the year. In order to maintain a positive learning environment, I have developed the same expectations and consequences. This will provide the structure and consistency I mentioned above.
Your child will begin with 100 points for citizenship at the beginning of every six weeks. Whenever an expectation is broken after a verbal warning is given, a point will be subtracted.
Classroom Expectations
- Listen and follow directions
- Respect when teacher is teaching
- Be prepared
- Stay focused and engaged
- Accept responsibility
Rewards for expected classroom behavior
- Verbal praise
- Free time
- Homework passes
- Phone calls, emails, and video chats
Consequences
- Verbal warning
- 1st violation – lose 5 minutes of free time
- 2nd violation – lose 10 minutes of free time
- 3rd violation – lose 15 minutes of free time and point off conduct grade
- 4th violation – visit with the Principal
Exceptions
- In extreme behavior situations or repeated offenses the student will be directed to an administrator.
- No daily homework results in the loss of free time and other rewards which will affect conduct and citizenship grades